Application Of Theories To Issues Of Theft And Lying Flashcards
1
Q
NML and proportionalism
A
Theft breaches primary precept to live in an ordered society. Also contrary to the secondary precept not to steal which is reinforced by divine law in the form of the eighth commandment
Aquinas made an exception in the case of desperate need
2
Q
Situation ethics
A
Would consider church teachings of theft but not bound by them
The interest of the people involved take priority over rules
One key consideration is the application of agape
Agape if calculus would be applied to ensure justice
